Kinze 3500 User manual

This manual applies to: Model: 3500 Pivot Fold Planters (with conventional hoppers)
2015 - 2018 production
Record the model number and serial number of your planter along with date purchased:
Model Number __________________________________
Serial Number ___________________________________
Date Purchased__________________________________
Monitor Serial Number _______________________________________________
Measured Pulses Per Mile/Km (Radar Distance Sensor) ____________________
Measured Pulses Per Mile/ Km (Magnetic Distance Sensor) _________________
SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number plate is located on the planter frame as shown below. The serial number provides important information
about your planter and is needed to obtain correct replacement parts. Always provide model number and serial number
to your Kinze Dealer when ordering parts or when contacting Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.
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MODEL 3500
PIVOT FOLD PLANTER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
M0258-01 Rev. 9/17
2015 production
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Predelivery/Delivery Checklist
TO THE DEALER
Predelivery service includes assembly, lubrication, adjustment and test. This service helps to ensure planter is delivered
to retail customer/end user ready for field use.
PREDELIVERY CHECKLIST
Use the following checklist after planter is completely assembled to inspect planter. Check off each item as it is found
satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made.
Row units properly spaced and optional attachments correctly assembled.
All grease fittings in place and lubricated.
All working parts are moving freely. Bolts are tight and cotter pins are spread.
All drive chains properly tensioned and aligned.
Check for oil leaks and proper hydraulic operation.
Hydraulic hoses are routed correctly to prevent damage to hoses.
Inflate tires to specified air pressure. Tighten wheel lug bolts to specified torque.
All safety decals correctly located and legible as shown in Parts Manual. Replace if damaged.
All reflective decals and SMV sign located as shown in Parts Manual and visible when planter is in transport position.
Safety/warning lights correctly installed and working properly.
Paint all parts scratched in shipment or assembly.
All safety lockup devices are on planter and correctly located.
Seed meters performance checked on test stand. Vacuum fan, analog gauge, control box, and hoses installed.
 Auxiliary safety chain is properly installed and hardware is torqued to specification.
 Vacuum fan PTO-driven pump is attached correctly to the tractor. Oil reservoir is filled to capacity and system is
inspected for leaks. (If Applicable)
Planter has been thoroughly checked and to the best of my knowledge is ready for delivery to the customer.
(Signature Of Set-Up Person/Dealer Name/Date)
OWNER REGISTER
Name Delivery Date
Street Address Model No. 3500 Serial No.
City, State/Province Dealer Name
ZIP/Postal Code Dealer No.

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Predelivery/Delivery Checklist
DELIVERY CHECKLIST
Use the following checklist when planter is delivered as a reminder of important information which should be conveyed
to retail customer/end user. Check off each item as it is fully explained.
Check for proper operation of vacuum fan and PTO driven pump (If Applicable) with tractor to be used with planter.
Life expectancy of this or any other machine is dependent on regular lubrication as directed in the Operator Manual.
All applicable safety precautions.
Along with retail customer/end user, check reflective decals and SMV sign are clearly visible with planter in transport
position and attached to tractor. Check safety/warning lights are in working condition. Tell retail customer/end user
to check federal, state/provincial, and local regulations before towing or transporting on a road or highway.
Give Operator Manual, Parts Manual, and all Instruction Sheets to retail customer/end user and explain all operating
adjustments.
Read warranty to retail customer/end user.
Complete Warranty and Delivery Report form.
To the best of my knowledge this machine has been delivered ready for field use and customer has been fully
informed as to proper care and operation.
(Signature Of Delivery Person/Dealer Name/Date)
AFTER DELIVERY CHECKLIST
The following is a list of items we suggest to check during the first season of use of the equipment.
Check planter performance with retail customer/end user.
Check performance of vacuum or mechanical seed metering system with retail customer/end user.
Review importance of proper maintenance and adherence to all safety precautions with retail customer/end user.
Check for parts that may need to be adjusted or replaced.
Check all safety decals, reflective decals, and SMV sign are correctly located as shown in the Parts Manual and that
decals are legible. Replace if damaged or missing.
Check safety/warning lights are working properly.
(Signature Of Follow-Up Person/Dealer Name/Date)
All registrations must be submitted online at “business.kinze.com” within 5 business days of delivery.
Retain a copy of this form for auditing purposes.
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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW
To The Owner ..................................1-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Warranty ......................................1-3
Tractor Hydraulic Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
General Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Safety Instructions, Signs, and Decals ...............1-6
Initial Preparation................................2-1
Tractor Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
MACHINE OPERATION
Row Marker Safety Lockup ........................2-3
Safety Lockup and Stroke Limiter Pin ................2-3
Transport Latch Locking Pin .......................2-3
Hitch Length Adjustment ..........................2-4
Jack Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Hydraulic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
PTO Pump Drive And Oil Cooler Option ..............2-7
Tractor Preparation and Hookup ....................2-8
Level Planter ..................................2-10
Cylinder Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Hydraulic Hose Information .......................2-12
Towing Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Planting Speed ................................2-14
Contact Drive Spring Adjustment...................2-15
Seed Rate Transmission Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Standard and Half Rate (2 to 1) Drives ..............2-16
Shear Protection ...............................2-17
Wrap Spring Wrench ............................2-18
Contact Wheel Drive Sprockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Row Marker Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Even-Row Push Row Unit ........................2-19
Row Marker Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Row Marker Even-Row Length Adjustment ...........2-21
Offset Hitch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Digital Vacuum Gauge Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Vacuum Meter System...........................2-23
Analog Vacuum or Pressure Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Ridge Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Tire Scraper ...................................2-24
Rock Guards ..................................2-24
Auxiliary Work Lights Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Rear Trailer Hitch ...............................2-25
Field Test .....................................2-26
Check Seed Population ..........................2-26
Determining Pounds Per Acre (Brush-Type Meter) .....2-27
Determining Bushels Per Acre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Granular Chemical Application Field Check ..........2-28
Water Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
ROW UNIT OPERATION
Planting Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
“V” Closing Wheel Adjustment (Rubber or Cast Iron) ....3-1
Closing Wheel Shield
(Rubber or Cast Iron “V” Closing Wheels) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Drag Closing Attachment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Covering Discs/Single Press Wheel Adjustment ........3-3
Seed Hoppers ..................................3-4
Seed Meter Drive Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Row Unit Extension Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Row Unit Chain Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Quick Adjustable Down Force Springs Option
(Standard or Heavy Duty) .......................3-6
Field Operation .................................3-8
Interplant Push Row Unit Lockups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Interplant Push Row Unit Clutch Sprocket. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Interplant Push Row Unit Vacuum Hose Shutoff .......3-11
Brush-Type Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Finger Pickup Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Vacuum Settings ...............................3-14
Seed Meter Cleanout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Additives .....................................3-18
Bayer Fluency Agent ............................3-19
Frame Mounted Coulter (Pull Row Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Residue Wheels (for Frame Mounted Coulter). . . . . . . . . 3-20
Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower (Pull Row Only) .....3-21
Row Unit Mounted Bed Leveler (Pull Row Only) .......3-21
Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel .................3-22
Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter ..................3-24
Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Granular Chemical Hopper and Drive ...............3-25
Spring Tooth Incorporator ........................3-25
Granular Chemical Banding Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Granular Chemical Bander Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
FERTILIZER
Double Disc Fertilizer Opener ......................4-1
Notched Single Disc Openers ......................4-2
Residue Wheel Attachment for Notched Single Disc
Fertilizer Opener ..............................4-4
Depth/Gauge Wheel Attachment for Notched Single Disc
Fertilizer Opener ..............................4-4
HD Single Disc Fertilizer Opener....................4-5

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Dry Fertilizer Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Liquid Fertilizer Attachment ........................4-9
RATE CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Lubrication Symbols .............................6-1
Sealed Bearings ................................6-1
Wrap Spring Wrench Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Drive Chains ...................................6-2
Center Post ....................................6-4
Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Liquid Fertilizer Piston Pump Crankcase Oil Level ......6-5
PTO Pump Shaft Coupling (PTO Pump Drive
and Oil Cooler Option) .........................6-5
Bushings ......................................6-6
Grease Fittings .................................6-7
Mounting Bolts and Hardware .....................6-11
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Model 3500 Operating Tire Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Chain Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Pneumatic Down Pressure Air Compressor Tank ......6-13
Finger Pickup Seed Meter Inspection/Adjustment. . . . . . 6-14
Cleaning Finger Pickup Seed Meter For Storage ......6-15
Brush-Type Seed Meter Maintenance ...............6-16
Cleaning Brush-Type Seed Meter For Storage ........6-17
Vacuum Seed Meter Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Seed Meter Cleanout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Drag Closing Attachment ........................6-19
Gauge Wheel Adjustment ........................6-19
Gauge Wheel Arm Bushing and/or
Seal Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Gauge Wheel Arm Pivot Spindle Replacement . . . . . . . . 6-20
15" Seed Opener Disc Blade/Bearing Assembly .......6-21
Seed Tube Guard/Inner Scraper ...................6-22
Frame Mounted Coulter .........................6-22
Residue Wheels (For Use With Frame Mounted Coulter) 6-23
Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower ..................6-23
Row Unit Mounted Bed Leveler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel .................6-24
Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter ..................6-25
Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
Granular Chemical Attachment ....................6-26
Spring Tooth Incorporator ........................6-26
Wear Pad Adjustment/Replacement ................6-27
Row Marker Sequencing/Flow Control Valve Inspection 6-28
PTO Pump Drive and Oil Cooler Option .............6-29
Check Valve Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
Relief Valve Cartridge Inspection ..................6-29
Row Marker Bearing Lubrication or Replacement . . . . . . 6-30
Wheel Bearing Repack or Replacement .............6-31
Fertilizer Check Valve Cleaning and Repair...........6-31
Piston Pump Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
Preparing Planter for Storage .....................6-32
Electrical Wiring Diagram for Light Package ..........6-33
Hydraulic Hose Life .............................6-34
Hydraulic Diagram - Planter.......................6-35
Hydraulic Diagram - Vacuum Fan Motor System .......6-36
Hydraulic Diagram - Optional PTO Pump Drive and Oil
Cooler System...............................6-37
TROUBLESHOOTING
Closing Wheel Troubleshooting .....................7-1
Piston Pump Troubleshooting ......................7-2
Seed Meter (Brush-Type) Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Seed Meter (Finger Pickup) Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Vacuum Seed Meter .............................7-6

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To The Owner
Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. thanks you for your patronage. We appreciate your confidence in Kinze farm machinery. Your
Kinze planter has been carefully designed to provide dependable operation in return for your investment.
This manual has been prepared to aid you in the operation and maintenance of the planter. It should be
considered a permanent part of the machine and remain with the machine when you sell it.
It is the responsibility of the user to read and understand the Operator Manual in regards to safety, operation,
lubrication and maintenance before operation of this equipment. It is the user’s responsibility to inspect and service
the machine routinely as directed in the Operator Manual. We have attempted to cover all areas of safety, operation,
lubrication and maintenance; however, there may be times when special care must be taken to fit your conditions.
Throughout this manual the symbol and the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used to call
attention to safety information that if not followed, will or could result in death or injury. NOTICE and NOTE are used to
call your attention to important information. The definition of each of these terms follows:
NOTE: Special point of information or machine adjustment instructions.
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for machine
components which, for functional
purposes, cannot be guarded.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury, and includes
hazards that are exposed when guards
are removed. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Used to address safety practices not
related to personal injury.
NOTICE

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Improperly operating or working on
this equipment could result in death
or serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions in Operator Manual before
operating or working on this equipment.
WARNING
Some photos in this manual may show
safety covers, shields, or lockup devices
removed for visual clarity. NEVER
OPERATOR OR WORK ON machine
without all safety covers, shields, and
lockup device in place as required.
WARNING
NOTE: Some photos in this manual may have been taken of prototype machines. Production machines may
vary in appearance.
NOTE: Some photos and illustrations in this manual show optional attachments installed. Contact your Kinze
Dealer for purchase of optional attachments.

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The Kinze Limited Warranty for your new machine is stated on the retail purchaser’s copy of the Warranty And Delivery
Receipt form. Additional copies of the Limited Warranty can be obtained through your Kinze Dealer.
Warranty, within the warranty period, is provided as part of Kinze’s support program for registered Kinze products which
have been operated and maintained as described in this manual. Evidence of equipment abuse or modification beyond
original factory specifications will void the warranty. Normal maintenance, service and repair is not covered by Kinze
warranty.
To register your Kinze product for warranty, a Warranty And Delivery Receipt form must be completed by the Kinze
Dealer and signed by the retail purchaser, with copies to the Dealer, and to the retail purchaser. Registration must be
completed and submitted to Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. within 5 business days of delivery of the Kinze product to the retail
purchaser. Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to refuse warranty on serial numbered products which have not
been properly registered.
If service or replacement of failed parts which are covered by the Limited Warranty are required, it is the user’s responsibility
to deliver the machine along with the retail purchaser’s copy of the Warranty And Delivery Receipt to the Kinze Dealer
for service. Kinze warranty does not include cost of travel time, mileage, hauling or labor. Any prior arrangement made
between the Dealer and the retail purchaser in which the Dealer agrees to absorb all or part of this expense should be
considered a courtesy to the retail purchaser.
Kinze warranty does not include cost of travel time, mileage, hauling, or labor.
Warranty
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual covers all production years of the Model 3500 planter. Contact your Kinze dealer for additional options
which may be available for your specific model year planter.
Information in this manual was current at time of printing. However, due to Kinze’s ongoing product improvement,
production changes may cause your machine to appear slightly different in detail. Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. reserves
the right to change specifications or design without notice and without incurring obligation to install the same on
machines previously manufactured. To obtain the most recent version of your publication, please contact your Kinze
dealer.
Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.), as used throughout this manual, are determined by facing in direction machine
travels in use, unless otherwise stated.

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Specification
Number of Rows 6 Row 30" 8 Row 30"
Weight Empty (Mechanical)* 5163 lb (2341.8 kg) - 5443 lb (2468.9 kg) 5886 lb (2669.8 kg) - 6269 lb (2843.6 kg)
Weight Empty (Vacuum)* 5163 lb (2341.8 kg) - 5443 lb (2468.9 kg) 5886 lb (2669.8 kg) - 6269 lb (2843.6 kg)
*Seed meter/vacuum system - 13 gpm @ 2000 psi (49 LPM @13790 kPa) case drain plus one SCV
(pressure and return) for vacuum fan hydraulic motor.
Axle Weight (Empty)** 4245 lb (1925.4 kg) 8420 lb (3819.2 kg)
Tongue Weight (Empty)** 918 lb (416.3 kg) 1820 lb (825.5 kg)
**Weight based off a typical configuration of a complete machine.
Transport Height 10' 6" (3.2M) 10' 6" (3.2M)
Planting Length 19' 8" (6.0M) 19' 8" (6.0M)
Transport Length 23' 9" (7.3M) 26' 5" (8.4M)
Planting Width 16' 10" (5.2M) 21' 10" (6.7M)
Transport Width 11' 2" (3.5M) 11' 2" (3.5M)
Seed Capacity 1.75 bu. (Vacuum / Hopper); 1.90 bu. (Mechanical / Hopper)
Transport Tires Four 7.50" x 20" 8 ply rib implement tires w/ center groove - Inflate to 40 psi (275.7 kPa)
Contact Drive Tires Two 4.10" x 6" spring-loaded contact drive tires. - Inflate to 50 psi (344.7 kPa)
Field Lift One center post lift cylinder. (Front or rear mount.)
Row Markers Two-fold low profile with 16" concave, solid blades and cast iron hubs.
*Base machine weights include planter frame including row markers, hydraulic cylinders, hoses, fittings, tires, wheels,
drive and drill shafts, sprockets, chains and required drive components, parking jack, safety/warning lights, SMV sign,
transport safety chain, and Kinze pull row units (closing wheel arms less closing wheels) with seed hopper, lid, and dual
quick adjustable down force springs option. Vacuum includes additional weight of fan, manifolds, and hoses.
Tractor Hydraulic Requirements
Configuration Requirements Description
Base machine with mechanical meters.
2 SCV 10 gpm
(38 L/min)
#1 SCV: Planter lift
#2 SCV: Markers/fold (manual selector valve)
Base machine with vacuum meters.*
3 SCV 25 gpm
(95 L/min)
#1 SCV: Planter lift
#2 SCV: Markers/fold (manual selector valve)
#3 SCV: Vacuum fan
Base machine with vacuum meters and
tractor mounted PTO pump.* 2 SCV 15 gpm
(57 L/min)
#1 SCV: Planter lift
#2 SCV: Markers/fold (manual selector valve)
Specifications
TOOLS REQUIRED
Hardware Size / Tool Required
/" = /"/" = /"
(nut for /" hardware uses /" tool)
/" = 1/" 1/" = 1/"
/" = /"/" = /"/" = 1/" 1/" = 2/"
/" = /"/" = /" 1" = 1/"

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General Safety Rules
1. Read and understand instructions provided in this manual
and warning labels. Review these instructions frequently!
2. This machine is designed and built with your safety in mind.
Do not make any alterations or changes to this machine.
Any alteration to design or construction may create safety
hazards.
3. A large portion of farm accidents happen from fatigue
or carelessness. Safe and careful operation of tractor and
planter will help prevent accidents.
4. Never allow planter to be operated by anyone unfamiliar
with operation of all functions of the unit. Operators must
read and thoroughly understand all instructions given in this
manual before operating or working on equipment.
5. Be aware of bystanders, particularly children! Always look
around to make sure it is safe to start tow vehicle engine or
move planter. This is particularly important with higher noise
levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
6. Make sure planter weight does not exceed towing capacity
of tractor, or bridge and road limits. This is critical to maintain
safe control and prevent death or injury, or property and
equipment damage.
7. Never ride or allow others to ride on planter.
8. Store planter in an area away from human activity. DO
NOT permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
9. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving
parts.
10. Always wear protective clothing, shoes, gloves, hearing,
and eye protection applicable for the situation.
11. Do not allow anyone to stand between tongue or hitch
and towing vehicle when backing up to planter.
13. Prevent electrocution, other injuries, or property and
equipment damage. Watch for obstructions such as wires,
tree limbs, etc. when operating machine. Be aware of
clearances during turns and when folding/unfolding planter.
14. Reinstall all guards removed for maintenance activities.
Never leave guards off during operation.
15. Use of aftermarket hydraulic, electric, or PTO drives may
create serious safety hazards to you and people nearby. If
you install such drives, follow all appropriate safety standards
and practices to protect you and others near this planter from
injury.
16. Follow all federal, state/provincial, and local regulations
when towing farm equipment on a public highway. Use safety
chain (not an elastic or nylon/plastic tow strap) to retain
connection between towing and towed machines in the event
of primary attaching system separation.
17. Make sure all safety/warning lights, SMV sign, and
reflective decals are in place and working properly before
transporting the machine on public roads.
18. Limit towing speed to 15 MPH. Tow only with farm
tractor of a minimum 90 HP. Allow for unit length when
making turns.
19. Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of
overturning. Always drive at a safe speed relative to local
conditions and ensure your speed is slow enough for a
safe emergency stop.
20. Chemical application is often an integral part of
planting. Follow label instructions for proper chemical
mixing, handling and container disposal methods.
21. Be familiar with safety procedures for immediate first
aid should you accidentally contact chemical substances.
22. Use the proper protective clothing and safety
equipment when handling chemicals.
23. Chemicals are supplied with Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) that provide full information about the
chemical, its effects on exposure, and first aid needs in the
event of an emergency. Keep your MSDS file up-to-date
and available for first responders in case of emergency.
24. When servicing ground engaging components such as
opening disks and firming points, use special care to avoid
points and edges worn sharp during use.
25. Use professional help if you are unfamiliar with working
on hydraulic systems. Pressurized hydraulic fluid can
penetrate body tissue and result in death, serious infection,
or other injuries.
Never pour waste onto the ground, down a drain, or into
any water source.
When disposing of waste such as oil, use leakproof
containers. Be sure to use containers that do not resemble
food or beverage which may mislead someone into
consuming them. Dispose of oil per your local, regional
requirements.
When disposing of any fertilizer chemicals used, contact
the supplier of the chemicals.
Model 3500 planter consists of 85% recyclable metals,
10% recyclable plastic and rubber, and 5% waste.

M0258-01Model 3500
1-6 Rev. 9/17
TM
Safety Instructions, Signs, and Decals
Following are some common hazard warnings associated with this equipment. Pay close attention to all safety,
operating, and maintenance information in this manual and decals applied to your equipment.
Contacting or coming close to power
lines or other high energy sources will
cause death or serious injury.
Keep away from power lines or high
energy sources at all times.
DANGER
Improperly operating or working on
this equipment could result in death
or serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions in Operator Manual before
operating or working on this equipment.
WARNING
Falling equipment can cause death or
serious injury. Install all lockup devices
or lower planter to ground before
working on equipment.
WARNING
Explosive separation of rim and tire
parts can cause death or serious injury.
Overinflation, rim and tire servicing,
improper use of rims and tires, or worn
or improperly maintained tires could
result in a tire explosion.
WARNING

TM
Model 3500M0258-01
Rev. 9/17 1-7
Safety signs and decals are placed on the machine to warn of hazards and provide important operating and maintenance
instructions. Information on these signs are for your personal safety and the safety of those around you. FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
• Keep signs clean so they can be easily seen. Wash with soap and water or cleaning solution as required.
• Replace safety signs if damaged, painted over, or missing.
• Check reflective decals and SMV sign periodically. Replace if they show any loss of of reflective properties.
• When replacing decals, clean machine surface thoroughly with soap and water or cleaning solution to
remove all dirt and grease.
NOTE: Safety sign and decal locations are shown in the Parts Manual for this machine.
NOTE: Style and locations of SMV sign, reflective decals, and safety/warning lights conform to ANSI/ASABE
S279.14 JUL 2008 and ANSI/ASABE S276.6 JAN 2005.
SAFETY SIGNS AND DECALS
All safety/warning lights, reflective
decals, and SMV sign must be in place
and visible before transporting machine
on public roads or death, serious injury,
and damage to property and equipment
may result. Check federal, state/
provincial, and local regulations before
transporting equipment on public roads.
WARNING

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TM
Model 3500M0258-01
Rev. 9/17 2-1
Machine Operation
Following information is general in nature to aid in preparation of tractor and planter for use, and to provide general
operating procedures. Operator experience, familiarity with the machine, and the following information should combine
for efficient planter operation and good working habits.
Improperly operating or working on
this equipment could result in death
or serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions in Operator Manual before
operating or working on this equipment.
WARNING
INITIAL PREPARATION
Loose transport wheel lug bolts can
result in wheel separation from planter
and cause death, serious injury, and
damage to property and equipment.
Torque transport wheel "- 18 lug bolts
to 180 ft-lb (244 N-m) before operating
planter for the first time and periodically
after.
WARNING
Explosive separation of rim and tire
parts can cause death or serious injury.
Overinflation, rim and tire servicing,
improper use of rims and tires, or worn
or improperly maintained tires could
result in a tire explosion.
WARNING

M0258-01Model 3500
2-2 Rev. 9/17
TM
Machine Operation
All Hydraulic Requirements: Minimum
Pressure 2350 PSI (16202.6 kPa); Maximum
Pressure 3000 PSI (20684.2 kPa). Check
tractor hydraulics to ensure that maximum
pressure cannot be exceeded.
NOTICE
1. Torque transport wheel "- 18 lug bolts to 90 ft-lb (122 N-m).
2. Inflate transport/ground drive tires to 40 psi (275.7 kPa).
3. Inflate contact drive tires to 50 psi (344.7 kPa).
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
Consult your dealer for information on horsepower requirements and tractor compatibility. Requirements vary with
planter options, tillage, and terrain.
A 12 volt DC electrical system is required to operate planter safety/warning lights, digital vacuum gauge, and optional
pneumatic down pressure system or work lights.
Two dual remote hydraulic outlets (SCV) are required on all models. An additional SCV and zero pressure case drain,
or PTO pump is required for vacuum equipped planters.
Hydraulic maximum flow rate of 13 GPM @ 2000 PSI (49 LPM @13790 kPa) is required to operate vacuum fan motor.
Contact drive
Transport/ground drive

TM
Model 3500M0258-01
9/14 2-3
Machine Operation
Install row marker safety lockup devices over marker cylinder rods whenever markers are not being used. Keep in
storage position on front side of row marker arms when removed. Secure in either location with attached clevis pins.
Row marker lockup in storage location
Safety lockup and stroke limiter pin is inserted through the center
post and kept in place by a hairpin clip.
Pin must be installed under planter frame during transport or when
working on equipment when raised.
Pin must be installed above planter frame during normal operation
to contact stroke limiter valve and prevent lift cylinder from
overextending (Refer to hydraulic operation in this section).
TRANSPORT LATCH LOCKING PIN
Spring loaded transport latch on planter hitch locks in place under
toolbar when planter is rotated to transport position.
Always install transport latch locking pin to lock transport latch
before transporting planter.
ROW MARKER SAFETY LOCKUP
SAFETY LOCKUP AND STROKE LIMITER PIN
Row marker lockup installed
Storage
tabs
Transport latch locking pin locations
Safety lockup pin in safety position
Pin locking
position
Pin storage
position
Safety lockup pin
Uncontrolled movement of equipment
can cause loss of control and could
result in death, serious injury, or damage
to property and equipment. Install
all safety pins before transporting
equipment.
WARNING

M0258-01Model 3500 Machine Operation
1. Lower machine to field position and block transport wheels.
2. Support outer hitch section with a minimum 5000 lb (2268 kg) rated jack stand to take weight off inner section.
NOTE: Remove and reinstall hitch mounted brackets as needed to access hitch adjustment holes.
3. Remove 1¼" x 9" hex head cap screw, lock washer, and hex nut from hitch. Loosen two " hex head cap screws
on front L.H. side of outer hitch section.
4. Reposition inner hitch section so hole lines up with hole in outer hitch section at desired length. Install 1¼" x 9"
hex head cap screw, lock washer, and hex nut. Torque to 840 ft-lb (1138 N-m).
5. Torque two " hex head cap screws to 110 ft-lb (149 N-m).
HITCH LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
The hitch consists of a telescoping outer and inner section. Hitch length can be adjusted to three locations to
accommodate tractor tire options and attachments installed on planter.
3¾" (9.5 cm)
18¾" (48 cm)
33¾"(86 cm)
Duals with Interplant package on front toolbar.
Duals with fertilizer option or Interplant package on front toolbar.
Singles with no options on front toolbar.
15"
(38 cm)
15"
(38 cm)
Place minimum 5000 lb
(2268 kg) rated jack stand
under outer hitch section.
" hex head
cap screws
Line up holes and install
1¼” x 9” hex head cap
screw through inner and
outer hitch sections.
DO NOT set hitch length so turning
is limited when machine is in road
transport position or equipment may be
damaged.
NOTICE

TM
Model 3500M0258-01
9/14 2-5
Machine Operation
HYDRAULIC OPERATION
NOTE: PTO pump drive and oil cooler package is available from Kinze through your Kinze Dealer to increase
your tractor’s operating capabilities.
Selector valve
Vacuum fan motor
Lift cylinder
Counter balance valve
Stroke limiter valve
Safety/stroke limiter pin
Rotate cylinder
Marker cylinder
(One each side)
3500 hydraulic system (schematic located in Lubrication and Maintenance section)
JACK STAND
Jack stand locations
Parking/lift
position.
Stowed
position.
An easily removable jack stand is provided to aid in connecting and
disconnecting planter from tractor.
Slide notched end of jack stand over mount round bar at parking/lift or
stowed position.
Install pin through mount and jack stand. Secure with lynch pin.
Install jack stand in stowed position
during transport and field operation to
prevent equipment damage.
NOTICE

M0258-01Model 3500
2-6 Rev. 10/14
TM
Machine Operation
RAISED FIELD POSITION
Row units raise approximately 14 inches (35.5 cm) and toolbar approximately 40 inches (101.6 cm) off ground. This
position is used in making turns or passing over waterways during field operation.
Install safety/stroke limiter pin above frame assembly to make contact with stroke limiter valve. Secure with hairpin
clip.
RAISED TRANSPORT POSITION
Planter raises high enough to permit row units to clear transport wheels as planter is rotated.
1. Remove hairpin clip and safety lockup pin.
2. Raise planter until lift cylinder is fully extended.
3. Reinstall safety lockup pin and hairpin clip in same hole which is now below frame assembly.
4. Lower planter onto safety lockup pin.
HYDRAULIC OPERATION (CONTINUED)
VACUUM FAN MOTOR AND VALVE BLOCK ASSEMBLY (If equipped)
Hydraulically operated motor requires maximum flow rate of 13 GPM @ 2000 PSI (49 LPM @13790 kPa) to operate
properly. It must be connected to a zero pressure case drain and connected to the correct pressure and return SCV’s
or PTO fittings.
A pressure relief valve in the valve block assembly prevents build up of oil pressure over 35 PSI in case drain line
when vacuum fan motor is in operation. This valve vents oil outside of valve block through a drain hole in the aluminum
valve block. This can occur whenever the case drain is improperly connected or motor circuit pressure is too high.
See “Hydraulic Diagram - Vacuum Fan Motor System” in Lubrication and Maintenance section.
The valve block also contains a check valve that prevents vacuum fan from operating in wrong direction if pressure is
applied to of motor return side and allows fan to coast to a stop when tractor hydraulic control is returned to neutral.
NOTE: Fan turns at a reduced speed if reverse pressure is applied.
PLANTER LIFT SYSTEM
Planter lift system consists of one lift cylinder located at center of machine. Cylinder mounts are located front and
rear side of center post. Install cylinder in rear position for planters with rear mounted row units only. Cylinder must be
installed in front position for planters with front mounted options (push row units, fertilizer, etc.). A stroke limiter valve
shuts off hydraulic flow when the planter lifts to raised field position and contacts safety/stroke limiter pin. A counter
balance valve holds planter in position until reverse pressure is applied.
NOTE: Planter lift cylinder is equipped with a counter balance valve. Hydraulic pressure is required to lower
planter
SELECTOR VALVE, ROTATE and MARKER CYLINDERS
A hitch mounted, hand operated selector valve selects row marker or fold functions. Rotate cylinder is mounted on the
frame and rotates planter to/from transport position. Row marker cylinders raise and lower row markers.
NOTE: Hydraulic pressure will prevent valve from moving. Release hydraulic pressure from system before
attempting to move selector valve handle.